Month: July 2026

During the formal closing of the first ordinary session of the Senate, the institution's president issued a firm call to the Executive branch. Huguette Yvonne Nyana Ekoume-Awori advocated for a significant reorganization of parliamentary operations, specifically requesting an "equal transmission of texts" between the National Assembly and the Senate, in accordance with traditional bicameral principles. The head of the upper house made it clear that the constitutional framework of a two-chamber system should not relegate the Senate to a mere recording body that simply reacts to the government's timeline. While acknowledging exceptions for specific legislation such as finance bills and constitutional amendments, the president insisted on a new approach for filing draft laws as part of a pus...

Kodjo Akpatigbe, a distinguished Togolese chartered accountant, has been appointed Managing Partner for Deloitte’s operations in Lomé and Cotonou, reflecting a strategic shift toward local leadership in West Africa’s evolving financial landscape. In the sophisticated world of West African finance, Akpatigbe’s reputation is built on precision and deep expertise. By placing him at the helm of Deloitte’s Togo and Benin offices, the global consulting giant underscores a broader vision: leveraging local insight to navigate rapidly changing markets in the subregion. ADVERTISEMENT Mastering regional compliance in the UMOA zone While the public may now recognize him through this appointment, regulators and financial leaders across the West African Monetary Union (UMOA) have long relied o...

The financial operations of the Gasabo Gold refinery in Rwanda have come under intense scrutiny from the United States Treasury. This heightened attention is part of a broader investigation into the economic drivers of instability in the Grands Lacs region, specifically concerning the ongoing tensions between Kigali and Kinshasa. The link between mineral trade and regional conflict The focus on this refining facility is closely tied to the activities of armed movements such as the M23 and the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC). There are growing concerns among international regulators that the trade of precious metals may be serving as a financial lifeline for groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC). While Rwanda, under the administration of President Paul Kagame, has...